2011 Map of West Hamlin

About this map

The Guyandotte River carves a central path through this portion of Lincoln and Cabell counties, anchoring a landscape defined by narrow hollows and numerous family cemeteries. Settlement centers on Salt Rock and Inez, where the river’s bend creates a focus for local transportation along McComas Rd and Guyan Creek Rd. The map reveals a dense network of genealogical interest, with burial sites such as the Hatfield Cemetery, Swann Cemetery, and Triplett Cemetery dotting the ridges and hillsides. To the east, the Mud River valley hosts the community of Portersville near Balls Gap. Significant local landmarks include Lees Fishing Lake Dam and prominent elevations like Porter Knob. The distribution of these features reflects a traditional Appalachian settlement pattern where residential life and community memory are tightly bound to the specific drainage of every branch and fork.